Aadujeevitham, the survival drama directed by Blessy dominated the Kerala State Film Awards 2024, as expected. The Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer won nine awards, including Best Actor, Best Director, Best Popular Film, and others. However, a group of netizens and cine-goers are not happy with the jury’s decision to select Aadujeevitham as the ‘Best Popular Film’ of 2023, as the movie had its grand theatrical run in 2024. In a recent interview, director Blessy reacted to the controversy and admitted that the criticisms are logical.

Aadujeevitham director Blessy reacts to Kerala State Film Awards controversy

In a recent interview with a leading Malayalam media, director Blessy finally reacted to the controversies regarding Aadujeevitham winning the award for ‘Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment’, at the Kerala State Film Awards. The senior filmmaker admitted that the logical issues pointed out by the critics are indeed true, as the Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer was released in theatres in March 2024. Blessy further added that he has no qualms if the jury further decides to cancel this award and select another film for the category, in the future.

Blessy disappointed over AR Rahman’s snub

However, Blessy didn’t mince words and expressed his disappointment over the veteran music composer AR Rahman’s snub, at the Kerala State Film Awards 2024. The senior filmmaker pointed out that the iconic songs and original score composed by Rahman for the Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer were overlooked by the State Awards jury. The director stated that AR Rahman would not be even bothered, but this movie caused pain to him as music is the soul of Aadujeevitham.

After the Kerala State Film Awards 2024 were announced, a lot of netizens expressed the same disbelief and disappointment over AR Rahman’s snub at the awards. However, the legendary musician went on to win the 70th National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the background score of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan. Notably, Rahman has not reacted to any of the Kerala State Film Awards results, yet.

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